Turn out the lights! 5.4 million birds are migrating over Oregon tonight
The Bird Alliance of Oregon is urging residents to turn off lights and close shades this Friday. An estimated 5.4 million birds are expected to migrate over the state. These measures aim to prevent bird disorientation during their journey.
The Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking residents to turn off lights and close shades this Friday to protect an estimated 5.4 million migrating birds from disorientation.
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